Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Monocephalus dipygus parapagus: A suspected case of complete caudal duplication in a British Blue kitten
- Journal:
- Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Seavers, Aine M.
- Affiliation:
- Oak Flats Vet Clinic, NSW 2529 Australia · Australia
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Complete caudal duplication is an extremely rare type of conjoined twinning. This communication reports the birth and gross features of a live conjoined British Blue kitten born naturally to a healthy queen. The monocephalic dipygus kitten exhibited a normal skull and upper body, two separate pelves, four hind limbs and two tails. A cleft palate and bifurcation of rostral mandible were also noted. The absence of maternal dystocia was unusual for conjoined twinnings.
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